Edited & translated by Peter Bondanella & Mark Musa The Portable Machiavelli" not only gives the casual reader a chance to read different personal & professional works of Machiavelli but also strives to do away with many of the myths that have plagued the man's posthumous fame. For example the famous 'the ends justifies the means'"e is actually a gross exaggeration of what Machiavelli originally wrote which was 'in the actions of all men...when there is no impartial arbiter one must consider the final result'. The biggest counterargument Bondanella & Musa can supply is the simple fact that they include a less famous piece Machiavelli did called " The Discourses". This piece is often not mentioned or even casually footnoted because it presents the true Machiavelli
- a man who was supportive of a Republic government run by the citizens. Any one who believes Machiavelli is a supporter of despots will be surprised to read him speaking in support for fair & public trials & a balance of power between rulers & their people."
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It is the near future & signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. Earthquakes floods & volcanic eruptions sweep the earth. As the storms & tempests rage a series of ominous events signal the emergence of a new & terrifying force. While scuba-diving on the Great Barrier Reef a diver watches fascinated as a tiny light floats past him towards the surface. Moments later he is torn to pieces as the reef erupts with colossal power. On the banks of the Ganges a young boy pauses from his back-breaking labours transfixed by the play of a mysterious light amidst the monsoon rains before a towering geyser of boiling water bursts from beneath the streets scalding him to death. In the Chinese city of Kashi travellers bring back reports of a strange light seen shining above the endless dunes of the Taklimakan Desert. & as the city's inhabitants watch for its return the desert rises up to engulf them in a tidal wave of s&. All have seen a portent. A sign of unimaginable powers about to be unleashed. A sign that something incredible is about to begin... ...

Porterhouse College is world renowned for its gastronomic excellence the arrogance of its Fellows its academic mediocrity & the social cache it confers on the athletic sons of country families. Sir Godber Evans ex-Cabinet Minister & the new Master is determined to change all this. Spurred on by his politically angular wife Lady Mary he challenges the established order & provokes the wrath of the Dean the Senior Tutor the Bursar & most intransigent of all Skullion the Head Porter
- with hilarious & catastrophic results.
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This new core guidance from OGC describes why when & how to use portfolio programme & project Offices (P3O) models. It describes what a P3O is defining the two key types of P3O & goes on to answer the question posed by Senior Management: ' Why have P3 Os & what value-add do they bring to the organisation?' It also

Includes:: business cases funding models for set-up & ongoing costs & performance measures. The publication looks at the lifecycle of a P3O & describes the use of a project based approach to scoping & setting up a suitable P3O model within an organisation. It also

Includes:: checklists for start-up continuous improvement & reviving & closing down temporary offices & looks at the functions & services carried out within a P3O & the techniques & tools used to facilitate this. This book facilitates senior management awareness of the status of its agenda for business change. It is consistent with OGC's Common Glossary. The book

Includes:: real world examples & case studies; outlines roles & responsibilities for functions within a P3O; contains example business cases for permanent & temporary forms of P3O;

Includes:: sizing & tailoring guidelines; contains a Glossary with definitions of acronyms & terms; & contains a list of online resources for good practice including templates & examples.







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From 1948
- 1976 Ansel Adams produced seven portfolios each a limited edition of 10-15 signed photographic prints. This
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From gift shop designs for the holiday village in north Wales Portmeirion pottery evolved to a global business thanks in large part to the design flair of Susan Williams-Ellis. She captured the spirit of the kitchens & dining rooms of the 1960s & 70s with bold new shapes & designs that could be both modern & traditional. Botanic Garden introduced in 1972 used old flower prints with contemporary shapes & high quality manufacture & has remained in production for 40 years. In the 21st century the company has moved vigorously forwards with a new generation of designers & a marketplace in over 50 countries. ...

The Portobello area of West London has a rich personality
- vibrant brilliant in colour noisy with graffiti that approach art bizarre
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The latest tips & tricks for capturing high-quality photos Taking great people pictures" isnt a matter of luck. The secret is in observing your subjects & connecting with them & then using your camera to its best advantage. This new edition uses full-color photos to demonstrate how to work with lighting location angle composition physical characteristics & environment in either portrait or candid situations. Professional photographer & veteran author Erin Manning offers invaluable advice for handling the unique challenges of photographing babies large & small groups & action. Assignments at the end of each chapter encourage you to test your newfound skills while visiting pwsbooks.com means that you can post your work & benefit from feedback & constructive criticism. Explains how to study your subjects in their natural habitat while you observe how they react & interact Features invaluable advice from veteran author Erin Manning that shares simple techniques for improving photos of babies & children Zeroes in on how to best capture facial expressions Highlights ways to tell a story with a series of candid photos Helps you add interest to large-group shots When you apply the techniques featured on the pages of Portrait & Candid Photography Photo Workshop 2nd Edition youll watch your subjects come to life." ...

Her face was young & pretty lips & cheeks rosy. ' She's dead isn't she? In this picture she's already dead' New York's top reporter is sent a glamorous portfolio
- a beautiful girl in the prime of her life. But the camera lies. A closer look shows the girl's lifeless body held up by wires & clever lighting: immortalised & horrifying. As the killer plucks more young people from their lives Lieutenant Eve Dallas tries desperately to find a link. Trusting her instincts & her billionaire husband's shady past Eve confronts the mounting panic. But when a killer is consumed by a passionate madness time is short.. .
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Using the firsthand expertise she has gained through writing the bestselling Dr Kay Scarpetta novels Patricia Cornwell has used the demanding methods of modern forensic investigation to re-examine the contemporaneous evidence in the Jack the Ripper murders. These include state-of-the-art DNA testing on various materials computer enhancement of watermarks & expert examinations of h&-writing paper inks & other relics. She has also used her knowledge of profiling on the possible suspects as well as consulting experts in the field. On presenting her conclusions to a very senior Metropolitan Police officer she learned that had the investigators of the time been presented with the facts she has unearthed her suspect would definitely have been arrested & would probably have faced trial. In the first edition of this book Patricia Cornwell named the killer as the artist Walter Sickert. This paperback

Includes:: even more evidence for her compelling & credible conclusion. Visit the author's website on www.patricia-cornwell.com

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